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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , March 22 – 2020 :- One of the commuter caught in the heavy rain in Al Barsha in Dubai. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News/Online/Instagram.

UAE weather: Ramadan could bring long-awaited rain at last
Indian school children wearing protective masks are seated classroom in Mumbai

Thousands of UAE pupils affected as India cancels CBSE exams

Education
The UAE will send a rover to the Moon on Japan's next space mission in 2022. Borja Suarez / Reuters

UAE aims to land Rashid rover on Moon's surface by 2022

Science
Tourists take an Abra ride through Dubai's Madinat Jumeirah resort. Courtesy: Dubai Tourism

Dubai hotels brace for 'summer like no other'

UAE

Abu Dhabi's date market bustles as traders enjoy Ramadan boost

Heritage

Journey of Dubai’s Ramadan cannon that signals iftar

UAE

Coronavirus: UAE authorities urge young people to have vaccine

UAE Government
IN DEPTH
Jyoti Sharma, 13, from Abu Dhabi, won the Cobis art competition with her drawing 'We are all One'. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

Abu Dhabi pupil scoops top prize in international art competition

Education
A UAE study has highlighted the benefits of online learning in exam performance. Getty Images

Students do better in exams when taught online, UAE study shows

UAE
Researchers in Dubai say depression is the most common mental health disorder among young people using psychiatric services. Getty Images

Depression most common mental health disorder in teens, Dubai research finds

Health
The Dubai skyline. A new law is set to freeze rents for a three-year period in the emirate. Reem Mohammed / The National

Dubai draft law to freeze rents for three years 'will stabilise property market'

UAE Government
Muslims around the world welcomed the start of Ramadan on Tuesday, April 13. Pawan Singh / The National

Ramadan 2021: when will Eid Al Fitr begin?

UAE Government
The Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, is silhouetted in the background of a mosque's minaret in Dubai in the UAE ahead of Ramadan, April 12, 2021. AFP

Ramadan morning prayers and decorations in UAE - in pictures
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, and Sudan's Foreign Minister, Mariam Al Mahdi. Wam

UAE and Sudan discuss strengthening ties
Muslims around the world welcomed the start of Ramadan on Tuesday, April 13. Pawan Singh / The National

Ramadan 2021: when will Eid Al Fitr begin?
A simple asthma drug that is inhaled was found to be effective at helping Covid-19 patients to recover more quickly

University of Oxford study hails asthma drug as Covid-19 treatment
Nasa's Ingenuity helicopter on the Martian surface. Nasa 

Historic first flight for Nasa's $85 million Mars helicopter delayed

A sociable lapwing seen in Al Ain in 2018. The species is endangered due to illegal hunting on the migratory paths from their home in Kazakhstan and loss of habitat. Courtesy: Oscar Campbell

Record flock of a critically endangered birds discovered in Abu Dhabi
Ayesha Sohail preparing grocery boxes with her son, Mohammed. Pawan Singh / The National

Generous Sharjah family delivers care packages and dry goods to less fortunate
Coronavirus
Dubai returnee Emma Kelly has been released from hotel quarantine after bringing a case in Ireland's High Court. Alamy

Dubai returnee released from Irish hotel quarantine

Europe
The UAE has conducted one of the most successful vaccination campaigns in the world. AFP

UAE authorities urge young people to have Covid-19 vaccine

UAE Government
Israel is reopening to vaccinated travellers from May 23, according to the country's Ministry of Tourism.. Unsplash

Israel to reopen for vaccinated travellers in May

Travel
New data suggests a quarter of Covid deaths in the UK were not caused by the disease. Getty Images

One in four UK Covid-19 deaths not caused by disease

Europe
Coronavirus Explained
The AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine was approved by EU regulators in January. Reuters

Vaccine cocktail: what does mixing doses mean for the fight against Covid-19?

Health
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque after Ramadan in 2018. There will be no iftar tents this year under precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Victor Besa / The National 

UAE explained: How Ramadan will be different this year

UAE Government
epa09075590 A man receives a Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Tbilisi, Georgia, 15 March 2020. A shipment of 43,200 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine arrived in Georgia on 13 March as some countries temporarily halted the use of the jab in recent days following reports of blood clots and one death. EPA/ZURAB KURTSIKIDZE

AstraZeneca vaccine: experts cast doubt on blood clot claims and predict restart soon

Science
A healthcare worker gives an injection of Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine to a man at the Guru Nanak Darbar gurudwara, a Sikh temple in Dubai. AFP / Karim SAHIB

Sinopharm in the UAE: How effective is the Covid-19 vaccine?

Health
COURTS
An inmate at Dubai Central Jail does exercise in a fitness suite. Reem Mohammed / The National

Ramadan 2021: how prisoners are pardoned in the UAE

Covid-19: Sharjah police to intensify safety patrols during Ramadan

Man added fake gunshot sounds to TikTok video, Dubai court hears

Dubai launches anti-begging campaign before Ramadan

Dubai court awards Dh10m compensation in botched nose job case
EDUCATION
Indian school children wearing protective masks are seated classroom in Mumbai

Thousands of UAE pupils affected as India cancels CBSE exams

Students do better in exams when taught online, UAE study shows

Abu Dhabi pupil scoops top prize in international art competition

Prince Philip: Dubai pupils and teachers share fond memories of Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Ramadan 2021: everything you need to know about UAE school hours
GOVERNMENT
New guidelines have been issued for passengers travelling to Sharjah Airport. Courtesy: Sharjah Airport Authority    

Coronavirus: Sharjah reduces PCR test result validity to 72 hours for all passengers

Sheikh Mohammed: UAE 100% ready for Expo 2020 Dubai

UAE and Sudan discuss strengthening ties

Dubai hotels brace for 'summer like no other'

Coronavirus: UAE authorities urge young people to have vaccine
ENVIRONMENT
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , March 22 – 2020 :- One of the commuter caught in the heavy rain in Al Barsha in Dubai. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News/Online/Instagram.

UAE weather: Ramadan could bring long-awaited rain at last

UAE weather: sunny and a moderate breeze

Record flock of a critically endangered birds discovered in Abu Dhabi

UAE weather: sunny and a fresh breeze

More than 4,000 cheetahs caught in illegal trafficking since 2009, study finds
HEALTH
Asha Susan Philip, a nurse with Dubai Health Authority, receives the Pfizer vaccine. Dubai Media Office

Coronavirus: UAE records 1,798 new infections as case numbers fall to three-week low

Depression most common mental health disorder in teens, Dubai research finds

Doctors perform first deep brain stimulation operation in UAE to ease Parkinson's symptoms

Apply for a mental health journalism fellowship in the UAE

Abu Dhabi to increase Covid-19 testing in five districts of the city
TRANSPORT
Owners of Dubai taxi number plates will share in a Dh14 million windfall. Pawan Singh / The National

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid orders Dh14 million bonus for Dubai taxi number plate owners

Air India flight from Dubai to Mangalore diverted due to heavy rainfall

Indonesia renames important motorway to honour Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

Dubai Police to increase traffic patrols during Ramadan

More than 4,000 cheetahs caught in illegal trafficking since 2009, study finds
HERITAGE
Dates display at Bou Kharkhash in the Mina Zayed market, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

Ramadan 2021: online sales of dates in the UAE soar as more families celebrate at home

Ramadan morning prayers and decorations in UAE - in pictures

UAE then and now: Images of Jumeirah Mosque show a Dubai on the cusp of change

UAE leaders send Ramadan greetings as holy month begins

First female Emirati car mechanic tells of how she's changing the business
SCIENCE
The UAE will send a rover to the Moon on Japan's next space mission in 2022. Borja Suarez / Reuters

UAE aims to land Rashid rover on Moon's surface by 2022

Historic first flight for Nasa's $85 million Mars helicopter delayed

How to book Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca and Sinopharm shots in Dubai

Nora Al Matrooshi 'always stood out’: university professors' praise for first Arab female astronaut

University of Oxford study hails asthma drug as Covid-19 treatment
COMMENT
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The pandemic will affect executive education and business schools too

The claim 'diplomacy is back' falls flat if world leaders keep up the name calling

With Singapore’s succession line in flux, an unusual drama is playing out

Tanzania’s first female leader has steel in her veins

#Sofagate: even powerful women face sexism